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On The Up: From primary school dream to 50-year dance legacy for two best friends
'When we were 10 years old, we started to talk about opening our own school.'
Latest from Havelock North
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer appeal: Which items are of 'particular need' this year
Donations will be accepted until December 23 across Napier and Hastings.
‘Hell yeah’: Havelock North favourite Black Barn Growers' Market returns
'We’ve all been absolutely glued to the supermarket. There are other options out there.'
From 'bling' to legacy: Council treasure connects generations of chairmen and chairwomen
The pendant was crafted in 1999 from tanekaha wood and Haast jade.
'Disappointing' number of drivers caught using phones on Hawke's Bay Expressway
Police: 14 cellphone infringements in one morning is 'disappointing' to see.
‘Pretty fabulous’: Sunshine and crowds as Hawke’s Bay’s weekend events start to boom
About 4000 people packed Anderson Park for Nexia Blast in The Park’s 20th year.
Lucky numbers come good for two Hawke’s Bay Lotto players, Powerball rolls over to $40m
The winning tickets were sold at Pak’nSave Napier and Paper Plus Havelock North.
Te Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involved
Native plants were destroyed and it was 'incredibly fortunate' it did not spread further.
Garage fire which sent plumes of smoke over Havelock North extinguished
Firefighters were called to reports of a tree and garage fire.
After the darkness of Gabrielle, this fire station now runs on sunlight
'Crews came back wet and cold and couldn’t even have a shower'.
Don Kennedy: My photo shows just how close to disaster Liam Lawson and F1 came
OPINION: 'The cheering of the crowd turned to sounds of horror behind me.'
'Better than a steak': Hawke’s Bay sausage wins gold at national contest
It was the only Hawke’s Bay sausage to win a gold at this year’s event.
Business awards finalists announced
The Hawke’s Bay Business Awards date back almost 30 years.
Back to the hits: Th’ Dudes, Mockers and Stellar* ready to rock Havelock North
The January 16 gig brings classic Kiwi hits spanning three decades.
World-beating 'kick': Bay's first world athletics champion in home lane
The world 3000m steeplechase champ won't be able to compete at the big local meet.
Hurricanes to bring Super Rugby Pacific back to Napier in 2026
The March 13 fixture will be the 15th time the Hurricanes have played in Napier.
Council land used by Scouts and potters up for sale
The 2300sq m Bennelong Place site is zoned for medium density housing.
'Most beautiful venue': Hawke's Bay's Slackbarn festival ups the scale for second year
The January 10 festival at Black Barn will feature two stages of live acts.
Te Mata Peak at centre of long‑tailed bat survey
Locals within 25km can host detectors to capture rare-bat activity.
Inside the survival game as a Hawke’s Bay fashion retailer
Winter is lean, summer is hope, and loyalty counts.
From near death to life lessons: William Pike's decade-long legacy in Hawke's Bay
The challenge has now inspired 40,000 young Kiwis: "I owe a lot to that traumatic time.”
Tale of two Alexanders: Well-known companies in liquidation, owing hundreds of thousands each
The two companies in liquidation share the name Alexander, but are otherwise unrelated.
Pools to be removed at closed Frimley Pool complex but other facilities to stay
Frimley Pool - a once popular escape from the summer heat - will soon be decommissioned.
Kidnapper told car-jacking victims he'd done time for murder and wanted to kill again
Promising sportsman's criminal offending started when he joined a gang as an adult.
Three days, 25 different gardens: Festival for green thumbs arrives in Hawke's Bay
All proceeds from the first edition will go to Riding for the Disabled branches.
Young driver's actions left one mate dead, another in a wheelchair
He had no criminal record but had been using cannabis since he was 16. Now he's in jail.
Icy day doesn't stop McFlurry of strikes in Hawke's Bay
Teachers and McDonald's workers walked off the job, calling for better pay and conditions.
'Ripple effect': Havelock North Hockey Club's commitment off turf as impressive as on
The top club emphasises community service, with awards for contributions beyond hockey.
'Best of the best': Craggy Range and chef shine at awards
Hawke's Bay eateries win big at Cuisine Good Food Awards.
Woodford House sisters take their roller derby skills to the world, nicknames and all
Kayla, 17, and Phoebe, 16, represented NZ at Junior Roller Derby World Cup.